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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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